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In article <DAVEG.91Jul9181123@torment.cs.caltech.edu> daveg@torment.cs.caltech.edu (Dave Gillespie) writes:
>... The GPL allows me or
>anybody else to charge a price for particular methods of distributing
>my software; for example, the FSF distributes its software free over
>FTP, but also charges a fee for distributing by tape.  

Yes, but it is important to note that 

  * the GPL does not disallow the sale of copylefted software for cash *

>... You pay $100 for a GNU tape for the same reason
>that you might pay outrageous prices for Girl Scout cookies.

This sounds like bullshit to me.  I'd guess that this is an approximately
real cost in terms of staffing and material support (tape, mail, etc.).
I'd like a comment on this from someone who really paid for such a tape.

>The GPL explicitly encourages people to distribute software as much
>as possible.  You don't need to apologize for giving GPL-protected
>software to your friends, even if the software is also available for
>a fee.

How true! Good point!

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Kurt Baudendistel ---                                           --- GRA
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